[Taryon needs to introduce this guy to a processional barber, even if he's really good at cutting his own hair. It would be way less of a hassle if Sasuke didn't leave his hair lying in his room, and the cut would be neater with scissors.]
So how do you manipulate water, if not with magic? [He turns into the hallway and heads towards the shower room.] Because all this - in my world, at least - is powered with arcane enchantments. I can use just about any material to make the base object, or I can buy it myself. That jug's from a department store. But I need to engrave the runes myself.
[He pushes the door to the showers with one hand and the jug tucked under his other arm.]
You're asking for a lesson in how my own abilities work. [ Is this a question, or a statement... He's hot on Taryon's heels regardless, their short jaunt down the hallway marked by a gaze seemingly determined to sniff out threats as it shifts repeatedly to their six, and his quick assessment of the bathroom is no less thorough. ]
... call it jutsu. As for the details... I doubt it's anything too unique to your "magic". Assume it's the same, and if there are inconsistencies we'll address them as they arise.
[ He slips past Taryon now, boldly peeking within each and every stall – cower before him, any who dare to shower at this time of day – before settling on the second to last. ]
Here. We'll do the demonstration here. Bring the jug over.
[Taryon stands in the entryway of the communal showers while Sasuke investigates the room for...bugs? Spies? Taryon isn't sure, it's whatever rogues look for when they search for traps.]
I'm learning that every world has their own magic system from all this. [He smiles to himself and follows Sasuke into the stall.] And what I'll see is but a microcosm of reality.
[It's like learning about the metaphysics of fictional worlds, only there isn't a narrator expositing nor a character cast filled with experts in different fields.
He tilts the jug towards the floor, empty as ever.] Salt water. [The runes inscribed on the metal flash, and a small waterfall pours out of the mouth of the container.]
You're excitable about that kind of thing then. [ Learning about other kinds of "magic" and abilities, that is. And can he critique that interest? It's a far cry better than dealing with some of the people here who seemingly have no drive or motivation for much of anything. He himself has already quizzed a number of arrivals on their powers, and he'd be lying if he said it weren't partly out of personal interest. ]
If this partnership goes well, we can discuss our combat styles in more detail. [ So he says as eyes focus a little too closely on those runes, watching expectantly as every last drop of water is drained by the pour. ]
... can you show me another liquid? [ what if he's transporting the saltwater into the jug somehow, we have to Test ]
[Taryon shrugs and angles the jug upright. He grew up obsessively studying fictional worlds and the magic systems that existed in the minds of writers, but those were all though exercises. Here, jutsu and aura-reading were real and distinct from the magic system of Exandria, and seemingly-useless studying has prepared Taryon for learning all this.]
There won't be much left after all that water. But...beer?
[The runes glow, Taryon tips the jug, and a thin stream of ale pours out of the opening and down the drain.]
[ Of course, the limitations. Silently his lips form the word "gallons", practicing under his breath again and again just to force the new unit of measurement into his memory. As if there isn't already enough in this world for him to become accustomed to. ]
Beer, huh. [ Said in the tone of a man who has never had beer before in his life.
And the way his nose wrinkles ever-so-slightly at the smell just confirms the suspicion. ] So the limit of each liquid carries over to the next every day?
You have to leave it be for 24 hours before it fully replenishes its magic, but yes. You can't expect to use up all the water and then have a glass of wine afterwards.
[The stream of beer becomes a trickle, then disappears entirely.]
So, uh, we should wait for tomorrow before we try this again.
[ So another meeting between them is necessitated, then. Is this... is this socialization? It hardly seems appropriate to call it a transaction when goods have only been exchanged in one direction.
His hand is extended, palm up, awaiting the jug's return. ]
Your development process for this was quick. Is that a normal turnaround time for you? I want to know what to expect in the future.
Oh, this was easy to make. It's a simple spell using simple materials. Now, if you want me to make multiple jugs...that would take more time. Or is you wanted me to enchant a weapon to be more powerful, that would take more time.
[He hands the jug over to Sasuke.]
Some of my projects took several hours over months to make. It all depends on what you need.
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So how do you manipulate water, if not with magic? [He turns into the hallway and heads towards the shower room.] Because all this - in my world, at least - is powered with arcane enchantments. I can use just about any material to make the base object, or I can buy it myself. That jug's from a department store. But I need to engrave the runes myself.
[He pushes the door to the showers with one hand and the jug tucked under his other arm.]
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... call it jutsu. As for the details... I doubt it's anything too unique to your "magic". Assume it's the same, and if there are inconsistencies we'll address them as they arise.
[ He slips past Taryon now, boldly peeking within each and every stall – cower before him, any who dare to shower at this time of day – before settling on the second to last. ]
Here. We'll do the demonstration here. Bring the jug over.
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I'm learning that every world has their own magic system from all this. [He smiles to himself and follows Sasuke into the stall.] And what I'll see is but a microcosm of reality.
[It's like learning about the metaphysics of fictional worlds, only there isn't a narrator expositing nor a character cast filled with experts in different fields.
He tilts the jug towards the floor, empty as ever.] Salt water. [The runes inscribed on the metal flash, and a small waterfall pours out of the mouth of the container.]
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If this partnership goes well, we can discuss our combat styles in more detail. [ So he says as eyes focus a little too closely on those runes, watching expectantly as every last drop of water is drained by the pour. ]
... can you show me another liquid? [ what if he's transporting the saltwater into the jug somehow, we have to Test ]
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There won't be much left after all that water. But...beer?
[The runes glow, Taryon tips the jug, and a thin stream of ale pours out of the opening and down the drain.]
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Beer, huh. [ Said in the tone of a man who has never had beer before in his life.
And the way his nose wrinkles ever-so-slightly at the smell just confirms the suspicion. ] So the limit of each liquid carries over to the next every day?
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[The stream of beer becomes a trickle, then disappears entirely.]
So, uh, we should wait for tomorrow before we try this again.
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[ So another meeting between them is necessitated, then. Is this... is this socialization? It hardly seems appropriate to call it a transaction when goods have only been exchanged in one direction.
His hand is extended, palm up, awaiting the jug's return. ]
Your development process for this was quick. Is that a normal turnaround time for you? I want to know what to expect in the future.
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[He hands the jug over to Sasuke.]
Some of my projects took several hours over months to make. It all depends on what you need.